Tag: optimism

I came across this picture book by chance and I am grateful for this wonderful encounter. To me, a picture book, no matter how good the written content is, also has to have a very strong visual component. If You Hold a Seed kept my eyes drawn to every detail in the illustrations and I was savouring the beauty of the artist’s vision and how well it manifested in simple, yet warm and touching images. We need more picture books like this! – where pictures really do the narration. As for the story itself – it’s full of hope, patience, believing, and succeeding. I give a solid ‘A’ to Elly MacKay for writing and illustrating this gorgeous children’s book. (Submitted by Mariya)

Stefanie Fields, the author of You’re Beautiful When, strongly believes that optimism begins in childhood. Strong, resilient, positive, and confident individuals are not necessarily born that way – upbringing plays a huge role and parents can teach their children that the right attitude is everything that is needed to face the world.

You’re Beautiful When will make both adults and children smile. On every page, you will learn of a way that makes you and people around you – beautiful. Illustrations are gorgeous and you would likely be pausing before flipping to the next page (Submitted by Mariya)

Would you like to meet Stefanie Fields, talk to her, and get an autograph? Surrey Libraries can help! On Wednesday, September 27th, 6:30pm-8:30pm, there will be an event happening at the Guildford Library called – Authors Among Us. Stefanie Fields will be joining other local authors in our panel discussion. If you would like to attend this event, please, call 604-598-7360 to register. Event is free!